Introduction
The Philips D908, announced in December 2009 and released in March 2010, is a distinctive touchstone of early smartphone innovation. Although it has since been discontinued, this device captures an interesting period in mobile technology when touchscreens were becoming ubiquitous and manufacturers were exploring different operating systems and hardware configurations. Despite its aging technology, the Philips D908 offers a snapshot of what was once state-of-the-art in mobile telephony.